Senior Proposal Manager

Every successful Life Sciences consulting business is built on a simple truth: great proposals teams don’t just respond — they shape growth. As VCLS continues to scale globally across Biotech, MedTech, and HealthTech, we are investing deliberately in the future of our proposals function — strengthening today’s execution while building the systems, tools, and capabilities that will define tomorrow. This role exists because we believe excellence in proposals is a competitive advantage — and because the future of this work will be smarter, more automated, and more human, not less. Why This Role Matters This is not a transactional role. And it’s not “just automation.” As such experience with Regulatory Proposals is essential. You will sit at the intersection of sales, science and delivery helping ensure that: proposals are customized, accurate, compliant with the request, and compelling proposals include real added value thanks to a holistic and scientific approach You will work closely with an experienced Life Sciences Proposals Director known for authentic, supportive leadership. If you understand that a great proposal is both craft and a tool of persuasion , this role was designed with you in mind. What You’ll Do Proposal Delivery & Quality Lead the end-to-end coordination process of RFPs, RFI , contacts and change orders Liaise and coordinate with key operational managers, sales managers, and functional group leaders regarding the implementation strategy for the proposed project. To develop customized draft of proposal and budget using existing templates Collaborate with strategic partners to complete the proposed offer Maintain, and refine templates, boilerplate content, and modular sections Ensure proposals consistently reflect VCLS brand, tone, and quality standards Manage schedules, revisions, version control, and final submissions Provide solutions or ideas to improve the quality of the proposal Library, Automation & AI Enablement Help implement and maintain proposal automation tools Manage content libraries and knowledge repositories to drive reuse and consistency Stay curious about emerging tools and share practical ideas that actually work Balance innovation with governance, compliance, and quality Cross-Functional Collaboration Work seamlessly with Business Development and technical experts Ensure proposal data aligns with CRM and document management systems Act as “right-hand man” to the proposal director Mentor and train future newcomers to the team